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Yoga Moves To Avoid After Giving Birth

7 moves that may not be safe postpartum.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024

The best exercises and stretches to prepare for labor

Build strength and flexibility now for your big day to come, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

You can now stream Peloton’s new prenatal program

Created for the 'strongest creatures on the planet': Mothers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Can you still workout + tone muscle while breastfeeding?

According to a strength and conditioning coach.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
mom doing a plank with daughter on her back

50+ fun workout songs to motivate you, mama

Get your heart rate to rise.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
woman working out

9 no-equipment exercises you can do anywhere

P.volve master trainer Antonietta Vicaria swears by these.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

Exercise during pregnancy can reduce your risk of complications by at least 25%, says study

Researchers say 150 minutes of physical activity a week makes a huge difference.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

What every postpartum mama needs to know about working out

What are the best exercises to start with?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Every mama needs her ‘thing’—running is mine

As soon as I lace up my shoes, I start to feel a sense of relief.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
How to Get in Marathon Shape After Baby

How to Get in Marathon Shape After Baby

Even if you’re not actually running a marathon.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

How to Exercise with Babies

Yoga expert Kristin McGee shares her balancing act.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The secret to good grades? Exercise

Don’t underestimate the benefits of P.E. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Could Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?

Why a fit pregnancy doesn’t always make for the best birth plan.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How I learned to see my ‘mom body’ with eyes of love—not hate

Body, let me apologize. I’ve been kind of a jerk in the way I’ve described you: Fat. Tired. Lazy. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why You Should Do the Downward Dog with Your Baby

Kristin McGee shares 7 benefits of baby and me yoga.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How to Build a Prenatal Workout Into Your Day

10 ways to incorporate movement into your daily routine.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Why meditating with your baby is a good idea

mindbodygreen’s founder lets us in for a soothing session.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Women agree: Can we cut it with the ‘bouncing back’ after pregnancy stories?

Those unrealistic postpartum body stories aren't really good for anyone.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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